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Marines still targeting 2030 for Hornet replacement, despite F-35 delays
A California group commander explains how MCAS Miramar is prepping for the transition.
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China’s escalating cyber attacks highlight Biden, Trump differences
The incoming administration aims to reduce government’s role in cybersecurity—but also to increase its offensive actions.
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2024 in review: Technology
China's "nuclear" sub, Ukraine's cheap sensors, Starlink in Russian hands, and other important tech stories.
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US has the tech to down Jersey drones—but not the policy, officials say
One maker of counter-drone tech says it’s ready to “shoot down whatever is going overhead.”
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Are AI defense firms about to eat the Pentagon?
Competitors are becoming collaborators in the industry’s hottest segment.
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How the Air Force is preparing for the new administration
“I don't have angst. Quite frankly, I am ready to understand and adapt the force,” service chief says.
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Defense officials hopeful incoming administration keeps funding cutting-edge tech
Amid competing priorities, they pitched dual-use research as key to competing with China.
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Robot reality check: Crewed warplanes will remain vital for years, USAF general says
Air Force pushes back on assertions that new manned aircraft are no longer needed.
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Air Force boots decision on 6th-gen fighter to Trump admin
Service officials put the effort on pause earlier this year.
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New AI tool for air defense takes on advanced missiles and drone swarms
The future of air defense is a lot more complex than radar bleeps.
Threats
Russian submarine tech could help China outpace US: INDOPACOM
Moscow could also give sub and missile know-how to North Korea, Adm. Paparo said.
Threats
What does Russia’s launch of an ‘experimental’ weapon at Ukraine mean for allies?
The new missile “would certainly be a hard thing to defend against,” one expert said.
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DIU orders software to drive massive drone swarms
The software glue holding the Replicator effort together is beginning to harden.
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New rocket startup debuts with supersonic flight
A new rocket drone could shake up the hypersonic game.
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Military bases can use private 5G networks, Pentagon says
The Department of Defense said it anticipates most military installations will use commercial 5G solutions but that “under certain circumstances, commercial networks may not fulfill an installation's requirements.”
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Newest Replicator drones proven on battlefields of Ukraine
Electronic warfare-resilient drones and software integration will play a key role in the next phase of the Pentagon’s effort.
Policy
Trump’s climate skepticism could hurt military operations
Proposals to “dismantle” NOAA and roll back energy efforts pose “a huge risk,” said one expert.
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Defense One Radio, Ep. 166: The Second Battle of Fallujah, 20 years later
A decorated Marine veteran and a videogame maker revisit the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War.
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Air Force hedges on next-gen tanker plans
Plans for USAF future aircraft programs look too pricey, service secretary says.
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